The 5th U-S Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked an order from a federal judge that called for state lawmakers to redraw a Congressional district map with two majority-minority districts. House Governmental Affairs Chairman John Stefanski played a major role in drawing the Congressional district map and is pleased with the appellate court’s action
The city of Bastrop continues to try and comprehend a triple homicide that took place Wednesday. Morehouse Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Jeremy Mardis says three male teens were killed and a fourth teen who escaped described the horrible sequence to law enforcement…
The U-S Justice Department has announced it will look into the patterns and practices of the Louisiana State Police as the law enforcement agency has been the subject of criticism for excessive force arrests, U.S. Attorney Ronald Gathe for the Middle District of Louisiana says the civil rights investigation is imperative to restore public confidence in law enforcement…
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It’s the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Free Fishing Weekend. LDWF Biologist Danica Williams says it’s the one weekend where a fishing license is not required. She says the annual event is ideal for residents who have yet to enjoy one of the state’s favorite pastimes.
Even though a license is not required to fish in Louisiana this Saturday and Sunday, fishing regulations remain in effect